Cravings can feel like a tidal wave—loud, urgent, and impossible to ignore—yet they’re far from random. We dig into what a craving actually is, how it differs from hunger, and why your brain can fixate on sweetness or crunch even when you “should” be fine. As a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, I break down the science in plain language and show how biology, mindset, and environment combine to create that intense pull toward specific foods. We start with the body...
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Cravings can feel like a tidal wave—loud, urgent, and impossible to ignore—yet they’re far from random. We dig into what a craving actually is, how it differs from hunger, and why your brain can fixate on sweetness or crunch even when you “should” be fine. As a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, I break down the science in plain language and show how biology, mindset, and environment combine to create that intense pull toward specific foods. We start with the body...
What is Intuitive Eating? (And Why it Doesn't Feel so Intuitive At First)
Behind the Plate with Heather Soman, RD
16 minutes
3 months ago
What is Intuitive Eating? (And Why it Doesn't Feel so Intuitive At First)
If you’ve ever tried to “just eat when you’re hungry” or “listen to your body” and thought, Uhh… how?! — you’re not alone. Intuitive eating might sound simple, but for many of us, it feels confusing, overwhelming, or even impossible at first. In this very first episode of Behind the Plate, I’m breaking down what intuitive eating actually is — and what it isn’t. Developed by dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, intuitive eating is an evidence-based framework designed to help you reconnec...
Behind the Plate with Heather Soman, RD
Cravings can feel like a tidal wave—loud, urgent, and impossible to ignore—yet they’re far from random. We dig into what a craving actually is, how it differs from hunger, and why your brain can fixate on sweetness or crunch even when you “should” be fine. As a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, I break down the science in plain language and show how biology, mindset, and environment combine to create that intense pull toward specific foods. We start with the body...
